Competition Manager (WAFU B) at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Competition Manager (WAFU B)

Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-time

About The Confederation of African Football (CAF): The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957 by four nations: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and South Africa. As the administrative body of the region, CAF manages competitions, offers technical and administrative training courses while actively fostering the promotion and practice of football. The Confederation organizes championships such as the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN or AFCON), the most popular competition. It maintains very close links with FIFA in coordinating tournaments for different events such as the World Cup, Youth and Women competitions and the Olympic Games Football Tournaments.

 Job Requirements

• University Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• A certificate or diploma in sports management is a plus.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing football/other sporting events, managing competitions or related matters.
• Excellent understanding of areas related to competition management such as match operations, tournament/event management, communication between teams and officials and the resulting relationships.

• Experience in the administration and successful implementation of football projects/programs;
• Proper use of MS products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio),
• Experience working in a football-related environment (e.g. club, league, federation);
• Knowledge of the African football industry and environment.

• Autonomous and able to manage their own workload;
• Good communicator;
• Able to quickly establish trust and a good working relationship with key people inside and outside the Zonal Union;
• Intercultural competences;
• Organized and methodical with strong project management abilities
• Long-term planning and coordination skills;
• Diligent in the work and determined to overcome obstacles to succeed
• Driven by a sense of service and able to understand the needs of the organization;
• Shows commitment to quality and results
• Resistant to stress ;
• Competent in terms of networking and interpersonal skills, allowing regular contact with CAF management and staff;
• Feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Adapts to situations with a willingness to meet challenges and achieve results.
• English, French, others.

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to:  [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Application Closing Date
13th February, 2024.